Marcus Thigpen Scouting Report

Marcus Thigpen, RB, Indiana

Marcus Thigpen, who is also a sprinter for the Hoosier track team, isn't one of the elite backs in the country. He is however, always a threat to score every time he touches the ball. Thigpen averaged 6.7 yards per carry this season, even though he only averaged just under 8 carries a game. He also averaged 18.1 yards per reception and 22.4 yards per kick return, further illustrating his game breaking speed. Thigpen played running back in high school and was moved to wide receiver for his freshman season, after redshirting in 2004. He was moved back to running back during the spring of 2006, and has been Indiana's starter ever since. His experience at receiver has made him a valuable asset in the Hoosier passing attack. He serves as the safety valve for quarterback Kellen Lewis, and has taken several of those check down passes for huge gains. Thigpen has recorded 1621 yards rushing for his career, and scored 9 touchdowns on the ground. He has also caught 84 passes for 1028 yards and scored 9 touchdowns through the air. At 5'9" and only 193 pounds, Thigpen isn't big enough to be an every down back at the next level. However, his big play ability gives him a good chance of making a team as a return man and a third or fourth option in the backfield. Thigpen has averaged over 20 yards per return each of his four seasons, including a national best 30.1 average during the 2006 season. His 3 kick return touchdowns also led the nation in 2006. Thigpen is a late round prospect who should expect to hear his name between the late fifth and late sixth rounds. Marcus Thigpen's Pro Day workout may have shot him into the mid fifth round range for a team looking for a return man. He ran a 4.47 second 40 yard dash, had a 35 inch vertical leap, and broad jumped 10 feet 6 inches.

Marcus is an excellent multi-threat player. His speed,strenght,agility and not to mention his humbleness, makes him the most dangerous RB/WR/PR in the nation!! Oh, did I forget to mention, he is the "FASTEST MAN IN BLOOMINGTON,IN?" Check the 40 times, fastest in the nation??? Overall, Marcucs Thigpen will be a superstar player in the future. Remeber what spot Kobe was drafted in???? PNUT DET.MI.

Posted by:
pnut 03/30/09 11:33 PM

Prediction: 4th Round

Sorry, I forgot to mention the fact that Marcus only averagrd a little under eight(8) cariies per game which resulted in 6.7 yrds. per carry. If he had've touched the ball a avg. of 20 or more like most RBs Just imagine, strap your seat belt on, get your popcorn and be ready for the ride this young man is going to take us through the NFL.